The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor, and no person can tell what becomes of his or her influence and example.

Every man should use his intellect, not as he uses his lamp in the study, only for his own seeing, but as the lighthouse uses its lamps, that those afar off on the seas may see the shining, and learn their way.

There is a dew in one flower and not in another, because one opens in cup and takes it in, while the other closes itself, and the drops run off. God rains His goodness and mercy as widespread as the dew, and if we lack them, it is because we will not open our hearts to receive them.

Intelligence increases mere physical ability one half. The use of the head abridges the labor of the hands.

Thorough selfishness destroys or paralyzes enjoyment. A heart made selfish by the contest for wealth is like a citadel stormed in war, utterly shattered.

In this world, full often, our joys are only the tender shadows which our sorrows cast.

Good-humor makes all things tolerable